10d Nails for Metal Connectors

[Buckaroo5]

I am installing a few joist hangers and a number of stringer hangers. The metal connector specs say to use 10d nails which I think are 0.148" x 3". I am intending to use 0.148" x 1.5" metal nail connector nails in my pneumatic framing nailer. I am mounting them on 2x8's that are 1.5" thick so don't know why I would use a 3" nail. My Bostitch nailer has the metal connector accessory and I have used this gun & these nails on metal connectors before. Just wondering......

 

[TRWham]

There are shorter 10d nails (e.g. 1 1/2" and 2 1/2") and in some applications you nail a pair of 3" nails in double shear through the joist and hanger on an angle into the beam.

The Simpson catalog has all the details.

 

[65ranchero]

there are specific nails to secure the hanger to the wood and must fill all holes in the bracket

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I think there are screws that can be used now

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[nadogail]

IMHO, Simpson is the authority.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I would use the Simpson required nails if this is anything absolutely structural and/or going to be inspected.

 

[loganb]

Follow the manufacturer instructions for the hardware. They will list out specific part numbers of nails and likely screws that can be used for an approved install.

 

[egdede]

You can use these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009VLF86?tag=atomicindus08-20

or these;

https://www.amazon.com/Simpson-Structural-Screws-SD10112R500-Structural-Connector/dp/B0084KQKQG/?tag=atomicindus08-20